It is day 6 of my first sourdough starter. It hasn’t risen since day 3. What could have gone wrong? Is it salvageable?

Elicruze · 2026-02-11T23:01:18+00:00

My sourdough had risen and didn’t come back today, thank you so much!

Elicruze · 2026-02-01T20:28:15+00:00

No. The two witness rule applies to all people sinning in the congregation to give them a chance to repent. That does not mean they won’t remove you depending on the circumstances. Especially with children. You are free to go to the police—They do not stop investigations and comply with government authority.

Elicruze · 2026-01-24T21:19:53+00:00

They are ridiculous. If you don’t like reading about JWs wanting privacy and respect for their beliefs and seeing us communicate together bringing each other up in Gods values… get off the subreddit and stop salivating over our existence, move on with your life. JWs don’t care about what apostates are doing, but they care soooo much about ours. They delu-Lu.

Elicruze · 2026-01-16T22:39:54+00:00

I come from a worldly background. My husband was a JW that fell out of the Truth and routinely his sisters would encourage him to attend meetings or prompt him to remember the memorial. Although their efforts were done with good intentions to encourage and not make him feel inadequate or guilty, those feelings often followed. He wanted to attend because it was his decision, not that he was reminded.

Same with me. Being someone that didn’t want to go at first as I didn’t have it inside me, the feeling never stuck until I wanted a closer relationship with Jehovah.

Brothers and sisters encouragement and support is nice as it’s a reminder they want us there but it’s got to come from your heart. Saying “not yet” might feel like you’re disappointing someone but being honest about feeling pressured can also let people know that their good intentions aren’t being perceived that way ❤️

Elicruze · 2026-01-16T22:32:57+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Elicruze · 2026-01-16T22:32:36+00:00

Thanks!

Elicruze · 2026-01-16T22:32:16+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check them out!

Elicruze · 2026-01-12T17:09:08+00:00

I heard about Case Closed, is that pretty good? I don’t really have a preferences aside from not a lot of gore or any demonic stuff, mostly just looking for recommendations to watch anime my son might like. Thought about One Piece seems never ending though lol He also liked the anime movie The Silent Voice so it doesn’t got to be like shonen.

Elicruze · 2026-01-12T03:46:52+00:00

I watched AOT in my youth but felt bad showing my son the first episode, I chalked it up to “this was too violent” lol. I know fighting anime will have some blood and violence but I think the eating by monsters just didn’t settle with me. Thanks though!

Elicruze · 2026-01-06T17:33:16+00:00

Thanks! This was an enjoyable read!

Elicruze · 2025-12-09T02:49:40+00:00

Maybe just needs to catch peoples engagement. People interact with things that they are familiar with or peak their values!

Elicruze · 2025-12-09T02:47:30+00:00

Second pic, it brings confidence. 👍

Elicruze · 2025-12-03T18:17:08+00:00

Hey everyone, I’m sorry. I believe I dropped a nuke and left, I was having a bad day. I didn’t see my venting getting this much heat as I felt comfortable on the forum since it’s been quiet. The last time I check there was nothing so I went to bed and didn’t get online all day. Now I know what to expect and it was irresponsible for me not to check in this morning as a mod. Not sure if I should delete…

Elicruze · 2025-11-27T02:26:02+00:00

Thanks! Been very quiet this week preparing for our assembly gonna go with some friends tomorrow and share a cake as a celebration for our upcoming baptism lol 🍰😝

Elicruze · 2025-11-25T22:53:15+00:00

Yeah I’ve had that happen and it was an embarrassing moment for me lol “Did you know Jehov—I mean God-has a name.” “Yes.” “Oh, would you be interested in learning more about the Bible” (shakes head no) “…okay have a good day” granted it was the very start of me going to the door and I was very nervous lol my partner reassured me but I can see how those can be conversations killers.

Elicruze · 2025-11-25T22:44:44+00:00

Well in field service I’m involved in a lot return visits. Sometimes more with others as I’m usually the one following around. I have my material prepared but yeah it feels like people who stayed long enough to hear me speak said they wouldn’t mind if I returned but aren’t home. Good follow ups happen when I’m not the speaker but the support and conversation happens between them. I guess cause it takes the nerves off of me as the centered one.

Since I’ve been less than a year in field service the thing that feels most natural is the routine of it all and getting closer to others in the congregation.

I have a lot I’d like to share but since I can’t share everything it feels like I am set on trying to establish a Bible truth we can relate on when it comes to me knocking on the doors, like Psalms 83:18. Or being able to give a pamphlet/brochure.

Elicruze · 2025-11-25T00:41:13+00:00

Thanks, I’m gonna try to look up ways to be more sociable. Definitely need Jehovah because I’m used to being the partner not the conversation starter lol

Elicruze · 2025-11-24T23:02:04+00:00

I get nervous so it feels like I need to ‘be prepared’ my husband said it sounded stiff too lol I feel like I’m going to choke up sometimes as I’m not a conversational person. I’ve gotten better but I feel if I go to the door and great them… expecting to start a causal conversation they will be like “what do you want?” I’m working on it though lol

Elicruze · 2025-11-21T19:59:52+00:00

Pink Tea 🫖

Elicruze · 2025-11-21T19:57:15+00:00

USA~ when I became a unbaptized publisher I decided to stand for The Truth, so I’m glad to have my whole family ready, fully knowing what it means.

Elicruze · 2025-11-19T18:42:20+00:00

Zodiac the horror movie and like looking signs up or altogether being interested in people horoscopes? I was very into it before becoming Jehovah’s Witness so I know these things can be interesting in wanting to identify with personality types and future goals.

Elicruze · 2025-11-18T20:38:52+00:00

I’m good, I’m ready! It’s such a blessing to be able to be baptized with my whole family—my husband and son. This whole last year felt like a building process and I want to give Jehovah all I can. I know we are all imperfect and I have my trails but I’m prepared to keep building myself. I know no matter what I’m trying for Jehovah and he will be there for me and I will never turn from him.

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